November De-Stress & Re-Store Yoga Therapy Module

Week 1: Foundations of Annamaya & Pranamaya (The Physical Vessel & The Breath)

• Focus: Building body-breath awareness, foundational diaphragmatic breathing, and gentle, accessible seated or wall-supported movement to open the ribcage and thoracic spine.

• Therapeutic Goal: Calming the nervous system, establishing breath baseline without force, and introducing simple rehydration/somatic tracking techniques.

Week 2: Directing the Flow – Vayu Exploration & Movement Mechanics

• Focus: Exploring the directional movement of breath (Apana and Prana Vayu) using gentle chair twists, seated side stretches, and prop-assisted grounding postures.

• Therapeutic Goal: Supporting postural alignment, improving lung expansion, and releasing tension around the neck, shoulders, and respiratory muscles.

Week 3: Integration & Daily Resilience (Sustaining the Breath Practice)

• Focus: Combining rhythmic breath regulation with functional movement transitions, standing stability, and guided relaxation.

• Therapeutic Goal: Empowering participants to integrate breath practices into daily living for stress regulation, physical ease, and sustained vitality.